Our Lingering Troubles Are An Opportunity To Pray
Psalm 93:3 is a verse that rings true today. It reads, The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their roaring. In just a few words, this verse provides a vivid description of our troubled times. Using the metaphor of...
Modified district conference again this spring
With the trajectory of COVID and its restrictions still unfolding, we are again choosing a modified format for this year's district conference rather than attempting a larger-scale, two-day gathering. Details will be announced, but here is the general plan: -- Part...
Moving Into 2021
Pastors and church leaders, undoubtedly this is one of the strangest Decembers you have ever experienced. Amid many other expressions of upheaval, your normal and beloved rhythms of ministry during this Advent season have likely been disrupted and changed, leaving you...
Coronavirus: Updated NCD Guidance (November 20, 2020)
Dear NCD Pastors and Church Leaders, On Wednesday November 18th, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order for a “four-week dial back” to address increased coronavirus spread within our communities. Our district staff has carefully read through this order...
Matching Donation Opportunity for The Anderson House
We have received a very generous offer that we want to encourage your church and you to consider. This year, the NCD and Camp Shamineau are working together to build The Anderson House, setting it aside as a place for pastors and church leaders to pursue sabbath rest....
Pastors, Small Places Need You
**This guest post was written by Katie Greener, Windom EFC. You can find out more about Katie at katiegreener.com. A couple months ago, I attended our district’s conference at Camp Shamineau. It’s the first of many of “firsts” for me. New to ministry as of last June,...
Announcing Two New EFCA Ministerial Credentials
We are pleased to introduce two new ministry licenses: Ministry License – Expedited and Ministry License – Five-Year Non-Renewable. You can learn more about these Ministry Licenses on the EFCA website. Read about the background of these additional options: Ministry...
NCD Lead Pastors Prayer Gathering | A New Tradition
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. -Philippians 4:6 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word. -Acts 6:4 Prayer is essential to the lives...
2020 Fall Teaching Conference Recap
Fall Teaching Conference was rich and memorable this year as Lee Eclov expounded profound realities and truths from Genesis 32. Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel as the representative of all of God's people in their journey of faith, experienced that astonishing...
2020 District Conference Summary
Our streamlined, COVID-constrained district conference was held on August 31 at Camp Shamineau. Hearty attendance filled Oak Hollow, where tables were arranged for spacing. After lunch on the lawn by the dining hall, attendees heard updates on a wide variety of...
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